Roses Chart. Episode 2

Author: Gao Qiang, Meng Qinghai (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Roses are universally known and appreciated by all, regardless of taste. Whether on residents' balconies, small gardens, courtyards, or even roadside in the suburbs, roses are everywhere. They have elegant shapes, bright colors, and a fragrant scent. The ever-blooming rose originated in China, with a documented history dating back to 500 BC. Confucius, during the Warring States period, mentioned roses grown in imperial gardens in his writings. By the Han Dynasty, rose cultivation had become relatively widespread; by the Ming Dynasty, it was "planted by almost every household." In 1752, Chinese roses were introduced to the West. Over the following 100 years, through crossbreeding with European roses, which bloom only once a year, in 1867, hybrid tea roses were finally cultivated in France, named "Oh! France," marking the dawn of the "Modern Roses" era and achieving a milestone in breakthrough and transformation. It can be: "Modern Roses" have half the blood of Chinese roses in their veins. This book, in a richly illustrated format, showcases 120 famous rose varieties from around the world, introducing the appreciation of roses and their artistic connotations.